Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher says the impending loss of star striker Wayne Rooney will not affect the club as much as people think.
The Scotland international is adamant that the playing group at Old Trafford is strong enough to continue challenging for titles without Rooney, if of course, he happens to leave.
"You have to accept big players and big stars move on at every club," Fletcher said.
"Fans don't like to hear that or see it happen but it is part of modern-day football.
"We should all remember what a big club Manchester United is - the biggest in the world.
"High-profile players have left in the past but the club itself just keeps going.
"There will be moments when we are down. There will be disappointments but strength of character comes from how you respond to them - how you react to the challenge.
"If anything, it should galvanise the squad because we all need to come together. The fans need to trust us and get behind the team.
"I am confident we can win trophies," he added with assurance.
"We have a lot of exciting, young players, who are getting better every day. You can see in training that they are improving all the time.
"Crucially, we also have a core of experience that has been through testing situations before and won plenty of things for Manchester United.
"Looking around the dressing room, I am very content to have these guys as team-mates.
"I know we can win matches and I am very optimistic about the future."
